Jordan Lawlar Makes Wild-Card Roster

The Arizona Diamondbacks included rookie shortstop Jordan Lawlar on their roster for the wild-card series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers. Arizona's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was called up from Triple-A Reno on Sept. 7 and went just 4-for-31 (.129) with no home runs or RBI, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts and two runs […]

Royce Lewis Hitting Third In Return To Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) was included on the team's roster for the wild-card series and is serving as the designated hitter and batting third on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Lewis hasn't played since Sept. 19 due to a mild left-hamstring strain and isn't quite 100 percent, but he was […]

Robbie Grossman Hitting Third In Game 1 On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third for the Rangers in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Grossman, a switch-hitter, has fared much better against left-handers than righties this year, although he's never faced Glasnow in […]

Michael Lorenzen Left Off Roster, Orion Kerkering Included

The Philadelphia Phillies left All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen off the roster for the wild-card series against the Miami Marlins this week but included rookie reliever Orion Kerkering and rookie corner outfielder/infielder Weston Wilson. Kerkering, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, struck out six in three scoreless innings of relief after being called up […]

Jonathan Hernandez Out With Shoulder Injury

Texas Rangers right-hander Jonathan Hernandez (shoulder) was left off the roster for the wild-card series against the Tampa Bay Rays this week due to a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old reliever finished the 2023 regular season strong out of Texas' bullpen, but he was very inconsistent all year and finished with a 1-2 record, 5.40 ERA […]

Garrett Mitchell Doesn't Make Wild-Card Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers kept outfielder Garrett Mitchell off the roster for the wild-card series this week against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mitchell missed the vast majority of the 2023 regular season after having surgery to fix a subluxation in his shoulder, but he was able to return for the final four games of the regular season […]

Byron Buxton Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Series

As expected, Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) did not make the team's roster for the wild-card series this week against the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Carlos Correa (foot) are on the roster. Buxton hasn't played in the big leagues since Aug. 1 due to a knee injury that […]

Jose Siri Makes Playoff Roster, Luke Raley Left Off

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hand) is on the roster for the wild-card series against the Texas Rangers and is starting in center field and hitting eighth on Tuesday against left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Meanwhile, Luke Raley (neck), who has been dealing with a cervical strain the last two weeks, will have to hope the […]

Another Quiet Game For Isaiah Hodgins

New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and the rest of the offense floundered in Monday's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Hodgins had another quiet game to close out Week 4 with three catches on three targets for 24 yards. Quarterback Daniel Jones was sacked a staggering 11 times and didn't have much time […]

Jalin Hyatt Comes Down With Two Catches In Loss

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt was barely there in the team's 24-3 drubbing at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football to close out Week 4 action. Hyatt caught both of his targets on the night for just 10 receiving yards. The only good news on this night was […]

Parris Campbell Puts Up Just 15 Yards On Monday

New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell has had a very disappointing start to his first season with the Giants, and that continued in Monday night's 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Campbell finished the embarrassing loss with three catches on five targets for a measly 15 receiving yards. None of New York's pass-catchers really […]

Matthew Judon To Have Surgery, Expected To Miss At Least Two Months

New England Patriots defensive end Matthew Judon (biceps) will have surgery on Wednesday to fix a torn right lower bicep and is expected to miss at least two months, according to a source. The team will know more after Judon's surgery about whether he has a chance to return this year. It's a big blow […]

Donald Parham Jr. Dealing With Sprained Wrist

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (wrist) suffered a sprained wrist in the Week 4 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to a source. X-rays came back negative. Parham could make it back in Week 6 on Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys after the Chargers' Week 5 bye, […]

Jameson Williams To Debut In Supporting Role

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is back from his four-game gambling suspension and will make his season debut in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Dan Campbell said Williams will likely be in a supporting role in his first game this Sunday at Ford Field. "If he does play, he can't play […]

Eagles Expect Dallas Goedert To Get Going

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert ranks 28th among NFL tight ends in yards (88) through four games of the season and hasn't scored a touchdown yet. Since 2021 Goedert ranks fifth among NFL tight ends in receiving yards with 1,620, which makes his slow start this year more alarming. He leads the league since […]

Mike Evans Undergoing MRI Exam

The belief is that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is dealing with a mild hamstring injury that he suffered in the Week 4 win over the New Orleans Saints, according to sources. It bodes well for his return following the team's Week 5 bye, but he'll undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday […]

Geno Smith Avoids Serious Injury

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith (knee) twisted his knee in the 24-3 blowout win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Carroll said that Smith will probably be sore on Tuesday, but his injury isn't considered serious. Smith had to leave the game and was noticeably upset at […]

Ehire Adrianza Enters Free Agency

Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Ehire Adrianza elected free agency on Monday after clearing waivers and being removed from the team's 40-man roster last week. Because of elbow and shoulder injuries, Adrianza missed most of the 2023 season and managed to play in only five games for Atlanta, going hitless in 11 plate appearances with a walk […]

Corbin Burnes To Start Game 1 Against Diamondbacks

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes will take the ball for the Brew Crew in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. He'll be opposed by rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. With Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) now unavailable to pitch in this series due to injury, the Brewers will need Burnes and […]

Jose Siri, Luke Raley Take Batting Practice Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielders Jose Siri (hand) and Luke Raley (neck) both took part in a live batting practice session during a workout on Monday. Siri has missed the last three weeks due to a hairline fracture in his right hand. The 28-year-old said he feels ready, but it remains to be seen if he'll […]

Byron Buxton Unlikely To Be On Roster For Wild-Card Series

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) is less likely to be on the roster for the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. He's been out since Aug. 1 with a right-hamstring strain/sore knee. Buxton has gone 2-for-14 with six strikeouts over separate minor-league rehab assignments since then, but he […]

Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa Expected To Be Ready For Wild-Card Series

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) and shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) are both expected to be on the team's 26-man roster for the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which begins on Tuesday. Both players have been out of the lineup for the better part of two weeks, Lewis with a Grade 1 left-hamstring […]

Jose Berrios To Start Game 2 Against Twins

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will start Game 2 of the wild-card series against his former team, the Minnesota Twins, on Wednesday. Right-hander Kevin Gausman will kick off the series on Tuesday in Game 1. The 29-year-old Berrios is coming into the playoffs looking to rebound after allowing eight earned runs on 12 hits […]

Jordan Montgomery To Start Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery will get the ball for the Rangers in Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Montgomery, who was acquired at the trade deadline from the St. Louis Cardinals, was great in the second half of the year for the Rangers with a 4-2 record, […]

Kevin Gausman To Start Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. This was the obvious outcome once the Blue Jays scratched Gausman from the regular season finale on Sunday after they had already clinched a playoff spot. An All-Star for the second time […]

Packers Work Out James Robinson

The Green Bay Packers worked out free-agent running back James Robinson on Monday. Robinson is still trying to latch on with an NFL team after the New York Giants released him during training camp in August. The former undrafted free agent burst onto the scene in his rookie year in 2020 with the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Terron Armstead Won't Play In Week 5

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) "will not be playing in the next game but will play again this season, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The oft-injured Armstead suffered a knee injury in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is now considered week-to-week. He will be not […]

David Ojabo Could Miss The Rest Of The Season

Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (ankle, knee) has a decision to make on whether his ankle/knee injury will end his 2023 season, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Ojabo was injured in the Week 3 overtime loss to the Indianapolis Colts and was placed on Injured Reserve, so he must sit out at least four […]

Tyler Higbee Suffers Thumb Injury

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (thumb) "got his thumb banged up a little bit" in the Week 4 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Sean McVay. Higbee was questionable going into Sunday's win over the Colts with an Achilles injury, but he ended up suiting up and caught five […]

Matthew Stafford "Should Be Good" For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) suffered a hip contusion in the Week 4 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, but head coach Sean McVay said that Stafford "should be good" to go for Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. "We'll be smart with him, but he should be good to go," […]